Principal QA, Building Control - Lead Quality & Improvement

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to Council pools

Discounted memberships/premiums

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing development and wellbeing

Additional leave days

Job summary

Hutt City Council is seeking a Principal Quality & Assurance in the Building Control Unit to lead policy development, QA systems, and continuous improvement. This permanent full-time role collaborates with operational leaders to ensure high-quality outcomes and accreditation compliance.

You will drive audits, staff training, and cross-team improvements, strengthening QA practices across the Building Control Unit and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient, compliant

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quality assurance and policy development.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environments and QA frameworks.
• Ability to analyse processes and implement improvements.
• Experience leading audits and quality initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence coaching and developing technical teams.
• Strong organisational skills with multi-priority management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review, and implementation of operational policies and guidance.
• Manage the Building Consent Authority Quality Management System.
• Coordinate internal audits, competency assessments, and QA activities.
• Facilitate staff training and capability development.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Support accreditation requirements and external audits.
• Lead cross-team improvement projects and stakeholder collaboration.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Audits & governance

Policy development

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Training & coaching

Quality management systems

Regulatory awareness

Leadership

Job description

Hutt City Council is seeking a Principal Quality & Assurance in the Building Control Unit to lead policy development, QA systems, and continuous improvement. This permanent full-time role collaborates with operational leaders to ensure high-quality outcomes and accreditation compliance.

You will drive audits, staff training, and cross-team improvements, strengthening QA practices across the Building Control Unit and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient, compliant